Tracking the NFC South: Falcons, Bucs earn wins ahead of divisional showdown

The Atlanta Falcons and Tampa Bay Buccaneers both secured key Week 7 victories ahead of their upcoming divisional clash. Atlanta handed the previously undefeated San Francisco 49ers their first loss of the season in a 29-20 win, driven by three touchdown passes from quarterback Michael Penix Jr. Meanwhile, Tampa Bay dominated the Carolina Panthers 43-13 behind a powerful rushing attack.

Tampa Bay accumulated 258 rushing yards against Carolina, with Bucky Irving leading the way by rushing for 106 yards and two touchdowns. Elsewhere in the NFC South, the New Orleans Saints fell 16-10 to the Pittsburgh Steelers, leaving Carolina at 3-3, Atlanta at 3-4, and both Tampa Bay and New Orleans at 2-5 in the standings.